1 . When 19-year-old Emily Bhatnagar from Maryland, USA, found out her father had stage four thyroid (甲状腺) cancer, her response was a little different than you might expect. To honour her father, who she also describes as her best friend, she decided to start a book drive called For Love and Buttercup, collecting books for kids with cancer.
“It was very much an overnight idea,” she explains. “I posted a message on an app called Nextdoor asking my neighbours for used book donations. I was only expecting a few here and there, but the response was truly incredible, and it was just the push I needed to co-exist with my grief rather than letting it consume me.
“It was absolutely heartbreaking to watch my dad go through cancer and see him lose a little bit of himself each day, but the book drive allowed me to develop a newfound sense of purpose combined with an even greater sense of compassion (同情) to help others in any shape or form. I wanted to help kids. They’ve always held a soft spot in my heart.”
Using tips she earns from working at her parents’ bread shop, Emily has bought many books out of her own pocket. In addition, she receives donations through her Amazon wish list, which can be found in the bio of the book drive’s Instagram account.
Emily and her older brother spent a whole summer driving around town, loading boxes of books into their car. “It was such an honour knowing people have carried these books all their lives through generations, and they wanted to gift it to my cause.”
The project has seen huge success, with For Love and Buttercup donating over 15,000 books and being recognized by The Washington Post, Forbes, The President’s Volunteer Service Award and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation.
1. Why did Emily decide to start a book drive?A.To show respect for her sick father. | B.To raise money for kids with cancer. |
C.To recycle used books from neighbours. | D.To draw more attention from the media. |
A.Emily didn’t give up in the face of difficulties. |
B.Helping kids brought Emily great joy and pride. |
C.Emily was well aware of what her life was all about. |
D.Emily’s story deeply touched the hearts of kids she had helped. |
A.The book drive was highly thought of. |
B.The book drive earned Emily fame and fortune. |
C.Emily was honoured to know many kind people. |
D.Emily received a lot of support from the news media. |
A.A father’s moving story of fighting cancer. |
B.People’s responses to a girl’s act of kindness. |
C.A girls’ courage to conquer challenges in life. |
D.A book drive launched to collect books for kids with cancer. |
2 . Like many others who are autistic (患自闭症的), Bobby Latheron has known for most of his life that there was something that made him different from his peers. As a child, he often preferred spending time with adults.
Throughout school, Bobby struggled. He suffered from panic attacks that would cause him to run out of the room crying, which made teachers view him as a “naughty child”. Then, at around 13 years old, he was officially diagnosed (诊断) with autism. But because autism was still so misunderstood, this didn’t improve his situation by much.
Still, Bobby persevered and made it to university. But after a while, he struggled academically here, too. Things were looking up when he switched to art, design, and photography, but he simply couldn’t do it. That’s when a kind teacher changed his life for the better.
“I was telling one of the music teachers about my life with autism—my relationships and my struggles,” Bobby tells InspireMore. “She said, ‘Why don’t you write a book about your life?’ So I did.”
This is how My World in My Words by Bobby Latheron came to be. When writing this book, Bobby remained incredibly focused. Finding the inspiration to write his first book has changed Bobby’s life in so many ways. He’s met others who are like himself, plus, he’s even managed to secure a job he loves. He’s even given multiple interviews for various news and radio stations. Best of all, this new direction in life has given Bobby the opportunity to help others like him to feel less alone and, in doing so, he’s proven to himself that he’s far more capable than he once believed.
“I’m not here to say it’s always been perfect and that I haven’t made mistakes,” Bobby tells InspireMore, “but you have to learn in life.”
1. What can we infer about Bobby’s childhood?A.He behaved as a grown-up. |
B.He had a happy childhood. |
C.He was misunderstood at school. |
D.He got along well with his teachers. |
A.His desire for success. | B.A teacher’s advice. |
C.His unhappy experience. | D.A wish to battle loneliness. |
A.Bobby benefited from his book. |
B.Bobby got more appreciation. |
C.Bobby became more popular. |
D.Bobby got a job opportunity. |
A.Inspiring. | B.Generous. | C.Modest. | D.Talented. |
3 . Today was my first day at senior high and it was hard. In high school, you have 4 minutes to get to your next class. My high school is very big and those 4 minutes to go from one class to another really isn’t a lot of time. Today I had to go from one end of the building to the other to get from science class to math class. I wanted to go to my locker first and leave my science book there, but that took time. I was worried about being late, and I was. The math teacher said, “Just be on time tomorrow, or you’ll have detention (放学后留校).”
After math, I went to art class. I like my art class a lot because I get to create things. The teacher there showed us how to make portraits (肖像). He explained, “A portrait is a way of communicating with a person. It does not just show how the person looks but what is important to understand the person.” We just did drawings today, but I know it’s going to be great. I like drawing.
I like my English class, too. I think the teacher is really supportive. Today we wrote about ourselves. The teacher said to just write what you think, and we’ll pay attention to punctuation (标点) later. We could write a paragraph or a poem, and I wrote a poem about myself. I thought it was a good poem, and the teacher said I had used good images (意象) to communicate my feelings.
Lunch was very hurried. I arrived at the dining room with 12 minutes to eat. I sat with people I didn’t know, and everyone was eating quickly. After lunch I signed up for a computer club. I need to learn how to use a computer well because my social studies teacher says it is the one skill you need in every class.
1. What happened to the author after science class?A.He lost his science textbook. |
B.He got lost on the campus. |
C.He was late for math class. |
D.He was given detention. |
A.Difficult. | B.Enjoyable. | C.Boring. | D.Easy. |
A.He praised the author. |
B.He pointed out the author’s mistake. |
C.He asked the author to check punctuation. |
D.He encouraged the author to introduce himself. |
A.Learn useful skills in high school |
B.My new teachers in high school |
C.Make plans for high school life |
D.My first day in high school |
4 . While warming up to a cheerleading competition, 17-year-old Keianna Joe experienced a scary medical event. She
Andrea Joe, Keianna’s mother, said her daughter’s cheer coach ran madly,
For about ten
Then, a portable defibrillator (除颤器) arrived on the scene. Thankfully, Andrea had received training on these
“The machine said, ‘Shock required’,” Andrea said. “And I mean, I’ve trained on these AED (自动体外除颤仪) devices before and they’ve never told me, you know, ‘Shock required’.” Nevertheless, Andrea used the defibrillator to
After a 10-day hospital stay, Keianna is out, but with a mini defibrillator in her
“She’s with me, she’s here, she’s right next to me and I’ve got her,” Andrea said. “And it’s the best feeling ever.”
1.A.cried | B.fell | C.slept | D.escaped |
A.waited | B.begged | C.screamed | D.answered |
A.ambulance | B.office | C.company | D.court |
A.weak | B.pale | C.unhealthy | D.unconscious |
A.sprang | B.came | C.exploded | D.dashed |
A.cheered up | B.calmed down | C.lay down | D.took over |
A.forgive | B.save | C.follow | D.cure |
A.days | B.hours | C.minutes | D.seconds |
A.experimented | B.based | C.performed | D.improved |
A.situations | B.devices | C.patients | D.processes |
A.encourage | B.support | C.bring | D.shock |
A.more | B.better | C.faster | D.longer |
A.heart | B.chest | C.head | D.face |
A.helped | B.prepared | C.caused | D.decided |
A.welling | B.growing | C.drying | D.holding |
5 . In the northernmost edge of Colombia sits the coastal town of Acandí. Access to the town is only by water or air; there is no road that leads there. The residents there are faced with the struggles of balancing livelihoods while protecting biodiversity.
In the past, traditional community fishing methods, passed down by the elders, focused on the reasonable fishing and management of resources. However, the introduction of large-scale trawling vessels(拖网渔船) decades ago gradually depleted the area’s fishing resources, leading to damage to marine(海洋的) life seriously.
Jesús Antonio Julio Cuestas, who serves in the region’s conservation and management of marine resources, stresses the bad impact of these developments and calls for new fishing techniques. “Fishing and conservation co-exist as long as we have good management practices and reasonable use of our fishing resources,” says Cuestas. He and other officials actively monitor fishing activities in Acandí. Each morning, they visit the fish markets to gather data on fishery resources—including prices and sizes—to monitor the state of the local fishing industry.
Along with Cuestas, the fishers work to reduce their impact on the marine ecosystem. By changing fishing methods and adopting new practices, they aim for a more balanced approach to fishing. “This year the local fishermen have not used the trawl net s that were causing the death of the leatherback sea turtles,” explains Cuestas proudly. Changes include the efforts of boats to protect the seagrass that serves as feeding grounds for marine life and an end to fishers throwing net s where turtles lay their eggs.
This marine reserve in Acandí, Cuestas believes, is their greatest treasure. He attaches great importance to working together with local residents to improve the quality of life while preserving the marine ecosystem. By doing so, he imagines a picture where individuals from the fishing community can pursue various careers, such as engineers or lawyers, proudly stating that they are the products of the fishing tradition in Acandí.
1. What does the underlined word “depleted” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Reused. | B.Restored. |
C.Explored. | D.Reduced. |
A.To cut down on the costs of fishing. |
B.To improve the income of local residents. |
C.To promote the well-being of marine wildlife. |
D.To spread traditional community fishing methods. |
A.The aim of the changes to fishing methods. |
B.The efforts to preserve marine ecosystem. |
C.The results the trawl net s have brought about. |
D.The impact of fishers on the local environment. |
A.Confident. | B.Uncaring. |
C.Concerned. | D.Doubtful. |
6 . Movie stars might think their lives are private after leaving the acting location, but they ought to know that they have much power over their audience. The power gives them an ability to change people, events, even history, making them to have the responsibility of being good role models.
With time going on, movie stars become celebrities (名人) and in the process get a large number of fans. Some of them follow their deeds, dress, and act like them. In reality, they want to be like their favorite movie stars. If a movie star engages in acts that the society does not approve, those who look up to them, especially the teens, will do the same. Movie stars should be responsible for what they do and say as following the actions is now simpler because of social media. It is important to behave like a role model even when they think no one is watching.
Nobody is perfect, and movie stars also have had their down moments. They may not have been good role models at the time, but they can change the narrative by doing the right things. They can also turn the past shortcomings into positives by opening up about problems and how they overcame the challenges. And their audience can learn to discuss their problems and seek help.
People starring in movies are the target of companies to promote their products or services for a fee. Their celebrity status is a reason enough to think beyond the payment. A movie star should not recommend something that will influence the way teens live negatively. It would be wrong to promote something like sweetened drinks or foods without health benefits. Movie stars face problems like other people, but because of their influence, they have a responsibility to be role models in the public eye.
1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A.Fans often follow their stars’ dress and hobbies. |
B.Celebrities’ actions spread fast on social media. |
C.Movie stars should be responsible for their fans. |
D.Movie stars’ acts have a great impact on their fans. |
A.Lie to fans by making up a story. |
B.Do the right things to overcome the problems. |
C.Cover their problems with good movies. |
D.Post their problems online to seek help. |
A.Don’t tell problems to the public. |
B.Don’t play roles that have a negative impact on teens. |
C.Don’t ask for payment when promoting products. |
D.Don’t recommend unhealthy drinks or foods. |
A.To tell movie stars how to help people in need. |
B.To stress movie stars’ impact on teens. |
C.To call on movie stars to be good role models. |
D.To advise movie stars to open up about their problems. |
7 . Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, my mother was not among the many happy mothers, as I couldn’t visit her this year. I made a
My mother always says that kids don’t need to
If you
However, her deep connection to the song helped her to
Last week, a colleague
A.remark | B.promise | C.practice | D.suggestion |
A.long for | B.turn to | C.wait for | D.refer to |
A.missed | B.tried | C.regretted | D.avoided |
A.visit | B.like | C.leave | D.hate |
A.strangely | B.carelessly | C.seriously | D.kindly |
A.remember | B.think | C.doubt | D.wonder |
A.called | B.designed | C.made | D.created |
A.assist | B.place | C.win | D.adopt |
A.in | B.except | C.besides | D.about |
A.duty | B.gift | C.idea | D.habit |
A.hits | B.comes | C.occurs | D.catches |
A.develops | B.controls | C.remains | D.increases |
A.compared | B.shared | C.provided | D.filled |
A.common | B.special | C.serious | D.rare |
A.respect | B.attention | C.satisfaction | D.manners |
8 . As we all know, swimming is great fun. But it often comes with
Griffin Emerson, a 6-year-old child, swam in an apartment block’s pool. He enjoyed the pool’s
All that came about as no one else, including his mother, seemed to
However, one young man, Noah, did find Griffin in the pool. He told his friend Weston to call 911 at once. And Noah
Noah made it to Griffin, caught him and
Griffin’s mother was
A.difference | B.attention | C.danger | D.limitation |
A.curious | B.ordinary | C.relaxed | D.experienced |
A.prevent | B.identify | C.watch | D.suffer |
A.quiet | B.common | C.shallow | D.separate |
A.run | B.move | C.jump | D.climb |
A.recognize | B.notice | C.consider | D.persuade |
A.struggle | B.complaint | C.speed | D.escape |
A.side | B.center | C.bottom | D.corner |
A.hurried | B.regretted | C.continued | D.waited |
A.catch up with | B.keep track of | C.drive away | D.check on |
A.tied | B.directed | C.dropped | D.pulled |
A.recall | B.describe | C.perform | D.explain |
A.Sadly | B.Luckily | C.Obviously | D.Surprisingly |
A.familiar | B.patient | C.generous | D.grateful |
A.paid forward | B.brought in | C.taken over | D.looked into |
9 . Parkinson’s is a progressive brain disease which leads to shaky hands and slow movement, and there is no cure. Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese martial art that combines (结合) slow, gentle movements with deep breathing and relaxation, may be an effective means of reducing the suffering. Recently, the researchers say that those who practised the martial art twice a week had fewer complications (并发症) and better quality of life than those who didn’t. Experts say the findings back up previous studies on the benefits of exercise for those with Parkinson’s.
The study, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, monitored the health of hundreds of Parkinson’s patients for up to five years. One group of 147 people practised regular Tai Chi while another group of 187 did not. The researchers found that the disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group on measurements of symptoms (症状), movement and balance. This group also saw fewer falls, less back pain and dizziness, with memory and concentration problems also lower than in the other group. At the same time, sleep and quality of life continuously improved.
Prof. Alastair Noyce, professor in neurology and neuroepidemiology at Queen Mary University of London, called it “an important study”—the positive effects on aspects of motor (运动的) and non-motor functions are impressive — but said there were limitations in its design, and more tests were needed.
“We already recommend Tai Chi, as well as other forms of exercise, but understanding which forms of exercise are most beneficial is an important goal to improve the long-term management of patients,” he said.
1. Why was the study conducted?A.To find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. |
B.To improve the sleep quality of Parkinson’s patients. |
C.To remove the misunderstanding of the previous studies. |
D.To research the benefits of Tai Chi for those with Parkinson’s. |
A.Concentration problem was lower in the Tai Chi group. |
B.The disease progressed more slowly in the Tai Chi group. |
C.Patients in the non-Tai Chi group continuously fell down. |
D.Back pain and dizziness were relieved in the Tai Chi group. |
A.Tai Chi should be given more preference. |
B.Finding the most beneficial exercise is of importance. |
C.It is unnecessary to do more related studies. |
D.Improve the long-term management of patients is impossible. |
A.Confused. | B.Doubtful. | C.Positive. | D.Worried. |
10 . “When I was a child, I enjoyed watching Chinese dramas such as Princess Pearl and Journey to the West. Fascinated by the Chinese language and culture, I finally pursued it as my major for both my undergraduate and master’s degrees,” said Dinh Thi Thu Ha, a 32-year-old Vietnamese woman working at the waste burning power factory of China First Metallurgical(冶金)Group.
When she first applied for the job in 2019, she aimed for the translator position because the company was preparing for a Vietnam project, its first overseas waste-to-energy factory, in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and it was in great need of translators. “At first, I wasn’t sure how long I could do the job since the working environment was harsh. We were surrounded by garbage, the smell was terrible and dark-colored water would flow everywhere after the rain,” Dinh recalled. But the demanding environment was not her only difficulty as Dinh soon found out that being bilingual (双语的) wasn’t enough for her to be a qualified translator. She had to be an expert in the field of garbage disposal (垃圾处理) too.
“The biggest challenge I faced was the translation of technical terms, many of which I couldn’t understand at the time,” Dinh said. “Whenever I ran into words or expressions that I wasn’t familiar with and couldn’t look up myself, I would ask my Chinese colleagues to explain them to me. They were always eager and happy to help.” In the company’s Vietnam branch, the number of Chinese staff slightly goes beyond that of Vietnamese, but Dinh said she never felt any cultural differences. “We’re not divided by our nationalities, and we’re members of the same family — China First Metallurgical Group.”
Dinh now works as a junior manager, and her job description includes translation, foreign affairs contactor, and marketing. As a local resident of Hanoi, Dinh is very proud to have contributed to this project. “I hope to improve my information research and negotiation skills in the future and to further explore and develop the Vietnamese market with my colleagues.”
1. What can be learned about Dinh from the first paragraph?A.She enjoys writing dramas. |
B.She has a talent for language. |
C.She is fond of Chinese culture. |
D.She looks forward to working in China. |
A.Harmonious. | B.Attractive. | C.Frightening. | D.Tough. |
A.Dealing with garbage. |
B.Translating technical terms. |
C.Understanding cultural differences. |
D.Adapting to the demanding environment. |
A.Skill is no burden. | B.Still waters run deep. |
C.Well begun is half done. | D.Rome was not built in a day. |